King's Gambit

"You beat Beltik."

"That, I did. You went to Russia."

"Mmhm."

There is an awkward silence between the two of us before she speaks up. "You know my life. I was in all the newspapers in Kentucky and had my life on display. How about you? What's your story?"

My voice is caught in my throat and I laugh softly. "It's a nice way to get to know someone. We could be friends." The red head tells me and I nod somewhat. She holds her hand out for a handshake. I nod too and grasp her hand in a firm handshake.